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To: IAOA SemanticWeb-AppliedOntology SIG <iaoa-swao@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
From: Andrea Westerinen <andreaw@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 10:10:19 -0800
Message-id: <CADn0kEubB90fT=uUZX5VAQ6qs+GfHWz5O69Vtp7nb+yvhnJ1+A@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
I also have some suggestions, and ask that my email be changed (I think that got lost somewhere along the way).

I accepted Frank's changes and then made my revisions.  I am attaching both the Word version and an HTML version, since some Word applications have problems seeing my revisions.

Andrea Westerinen
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On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 6:10 AM, Mike Dean <mdean@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Also, I think Mike Dean was not worried about the word count exceeding 200, so didn't change that.

It would be better to meet the limit.  Thanks, Frank, for condensing the abstract.

        Mike


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: iaoa-swao-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:iaoa-swao-
>> bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Frank Loebe
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 6:08 AM
>> To: iaoa-swao@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [iaoa-swao] [workshop proposal v.10] RE(2): IAOA - SWAO SIG - PC list
>> for ISWC 2014 workshop proposal
>>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> [TS]
>>> "Sorry for the last minute nit"
>>
>> even worse from my side: I found a few places in the abstract for which I'd
>> have had suggestions. After noticing that the Abstract in v.9 exceeds 200
>> words (244 based on MS Word's counting; [1] requires 200), I decided to make
>> an attempt of further revision and propose the result below and in the
>> attachment (200 words now; tracking changes is on and shows modifications
>> compared to v.9).
>>
>> In v.10's topic list, I adopted Todd's proposal and added a missing line
>> break before the (now) last list item.
>>
>> I may have a few more ideas on arranging the topic list (maybe in two
>> levels), I haven't gone in detail through the motivation section and could
>> do all that only later (possibly tonight (CET)). If at all considered, such
>> edits may not need to be finalized in the version for PC invitations? Then
>> those invitations could be pursued, while further proposals may be used for
>> the final submission to ISWC.
>>
>> Overall, all of this may be too late and I'm not sure whether it creates
>> more problems than being helpful (e.g. being a non-native speaker). It's
>> just a proposal - please feel free to ignore it, either for now or
>> completely. Anyone should please let me know if s/he perceives additional
>> proposals (e.g. on topic list or motivation section) as counterproductive.
>>
>> For plain-text access and comparison, the Abstracts in v.10 and v.9 are
>> inserted below.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Frank
>>
>> [1] http://iswc2014.fbk.eu/call-for-workshop-proposals
>>
>>
>> == Abstract v.10 ==
>>
>> Since the origin of the Semantic Web, ontologies have played key roles in
>> its design and deployment. Yet the collaboration between the Semantic Web
>> and Applied Ontology communities has remained limited. Within Big Data
>> applications, ontologies appear to have little impact. Principal problems
>> suggest nevertheless that "concepts without data are empty, data without
>> concepts are blind" (Kant paraphrased).
>>
>> This interdisciplinary workshop is organized by the Semantic Web Applied
>> Ontology SIG of the International Association for Ontology and its
>> Applications (IAOA). Continuing the theme of Ontology Summit 2014, it aims
>> at building bridges between the Semantic Web, Linked Data, Big Data, and
>> Applied Ontology communities. The three former communities bring a wide
>> array of real challenges (such as heterogeneity, schema quality,
>> performance, and scalability) and technologies (such as automated reasoning
>> tools) that are relevant to ontology research. The Applied Ontology
>> community can offer a large body of common reusable content (ontologies)
>> and
>> ontological analysis techniques. Ontology engineering bottlenecks are
>> critical for all communities.
>>
>> We invite submissions on the development and application of ontologies for
>> Semantic Web, Linked or Big Data projects that focus on the primary
>> challenges in areas of interaction, for synthesizing new insights and
>> disseminating knowledge across field boundaries.
>>
>>
>> == Abstract v.9 ==
>>
>> Ever since the origin of the Semantic Web, ontologies have played key roles
>> in its design and deployment. Yet over the years, the level of collaboration
>> between the Semantic Web and Applied Ontology communities has been much
>> less
>> than expected. Within Big Data applications, ontologies appear to have had
>> little impact. Paraphrasing Kant: "concepts without data are empty, data
>> without concepts are blind."
>>
>> This workshop is organized by the Semantic Web Applied Ontology SIG of the
>> International Association for Ontology and its Applications (IAOA).
>> Continuing the theme of Ontology Summit 2014, it aims at building bridges
>> between the Semantic Web, Linked Data, Big Data, and Applied Ontology
>> communities. On the one hand, the Semantic Web, Linked Data, and Big Data
>> communities can bring a wide array of real problems (such as performance and
>> scalability challenges and the variety problem in Big Data) and technologies
>> (such as automated reasoning tools) that are relevant to ontologies. On the
>> other hand, the Applied Ontology community can bring a large body of
>> common
>> reusable content (ontologies) and ontological analysis techniques.
>> Identifying and overcoming ontology engineering bottlenecks is critical for
>> all communities.
>>
>> This workshop will pose and address the primary challenges in these areas of
>> interaction among the different communities.  We will invite submission of
>> abstracts discussing and/or demonstrating the development and application of
>> ontologies for projects with semantic web or linked data approach, bringing
>> together theories, methods and examples synthesizing new insights, and
>> disseminating knowledge across field boundaries.
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: TSchneider [mailto:tjschneider@xxxxxxxxx]
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 2:06 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [workshop proposal v. 9] RE: IAOA - SWAO SIG - PC list for
>>> ISWC 2014 workshop proposal
>>>
>>> Leo,
>>>
>>> Sorry for the last minute nit, but could "
>>> Collaborative development and usage requirements'
>>>
>>> be modified to make explicit the subject, '
>>> Collaborative ontology  development and usage requirements '?
>>>
>>> Thank you.
>>>
>>> Todd
>>> On 3/4/2014 7:43 PM, Obrst, Leo J. wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>     Ok, folks, I:
>>>     - streamlined and slightly reformatted the latest version
>>>     - deleted the initial generic workshop requirements and the meta-
>>> comments in some sections
>>>     - removed the PC list, expecting that we will put in PC members
>> (from
>>> the spreadsheet) as we receive confirmation
>>>     - added Elie and Andrea as PC chairs
>>>
>>>     Changes were accepted and now are turned off.
>>>
>>>     Please review, and if this looks good to everyone, it will be our
>>> submission. At least, it will go to candidate PC members next, i.e.,
>>> tomorrow.
>>>
>>>     Thanks,
>>>     Leo
>
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ISWC 2014 Workshop Proposal

 

1.     Title

Big Data and Semantic Web Meet Applied Ontology

 

2.     Abstract

Since the origin of the Semantic Web, ontologies have played key roles in its design and deployment. Yet the collaboration between the Semantic Web and Applied Ontology communities has remained limited. Within Big Data applications, ontologies appear to have little impact. Principal problems suggest nevertheless that Òconcepts without data are empty, data without concepts are blindÓ (Kant paraphrased).

 

This interdisciplinary workshop is organized by the Semantic Web Applied Ontology SIG of the International Association for Ontology and its Applications (IAOA). Continuing the theme of Ontology Summit 2014, it aims at building bridges between the Semantic Web, Linked Data, Big Data, and Applied Ontology communities. The three former communities bring a wide array of real challenges (such as heterogeneity, schema quality, performance, and scalability) and technologies (such as automated reasoning tools) that are relevant to ontology research. The Applied Ontology community can offer a large body of common reusable content (ontologies) and ontological analysis techniques. Ontology engineering bottlenecks are critical to address for all communities.

 

We invite submissions on the development and application of ontologies for Semantic Web, Linked or Big Data projects that focus on the analyzing primary challenges in areas of interaction, for synthesizing new insights and disseminating knowledge across field boundaries.

3.     Motivation:

Often the communities of applied ontologies and the Semantic Web (including Linked Data) seem to think they have nothing in common, whereas some of us believe they share many common goals, common technologies, and a common interest in well-engineered applied ontologies.  Many of those in the applied ontology community promote and use Semantic Web technologies and reasoning methods in everyday practice; similarly, many in the Semantic Web community advocate more rigorous and principled ontologies based on ontological analysis.  Both All the communities share the need for a common semantic understanding and a formal representation of the domain at hand. The Semantic Web and Linked Data communities also have challenges to do with large scale applications and linking of vast heterogeneous data, so the communities also have different foci.  The motivation of this workshop is to bring all perspectives to the table, thus creating a forum for the multiple communities to work collaboratively in tackling the Big Data and common problems.   

 

4.     Topics

Suggested topics include but are not limited to:

á       Tackling the semantic heterogeneity, complexity and variety problem in bBig dData with ontologies and reasoning

á       Ontology-driven open data integration

á       Ontological analysis and other formal methodologies for the sSemantic wWeb and lLinked dData

á       Developing common reusable semantic content

á       Agile ontology deployment and evolution for the sSemantic wWeb and lLinked dData

á       Overcoming ontology engineering bottlenecks

á       Providing and enhancing community semantic resources (ontology registries and repositories, vocabulary-ontology mappings, data and ontology transformations, automated ontology acquisition and maintenance, etc.)

á       Making use of ontologies: tools, services, and techniques

á       Lightweight, intensive, and hybrid reasoning using ontologies, vocabularies, and rules

á       Collaborative ontology development and usage requirements for large-scale internet and intranet ontology applications

á       Ways to use ontologies and linked data for participatory governance of large systems

 

5.     Workshop Format:

á       Paper presentation and position papers

á       Invited talk: TBD

á       Panel discussion (e.g., co-Champions of the Ontology Summit 2014 tracks)

á       Demos (e.g., extensions of Ontology Summit 2014 hackathon projects, etc.)

á       Summary of the Day and Recommendations

 

6.     Audience:

The intended audience is developers and users of Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies, applied ontologists and vocabulary developers, developers and users of Big Data in scientific and application domains, and governmental, commercial, and academic managers and analysts who seek to apply Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies utilizing ontologies to their specific domains, specific data sources, and their current or emerging applications.

 

We estimate 30 on-site attendees at the workshop and 60 (total) if cost-free remote participation is supported as well.

 

7.     Chair(s):

 

Mike Bennett, Hypercube Ltd., mbennett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, HOMEPAGE, BIO

Stefano Borgo, Laboratory for Applied Ontology, Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, stefano.borgo@xxxxxx, HOMEPAGE, BIO

Mike Dean, Raytheon-BBN, mdean@xxxxxxx, HOMEPAGE, BIO

8.     Program Committee:

Program Committee Chairs:

Elie Abi-Lahoud, University College Cork – Ireland, E.Abilahoud@xxxxxx

Andrea R. Westerinen, Nine Points Solutions, LLC, arwesterinen@xxxxxxxxxandreaw@xxxxxxxxxxx

 

Program Committee Members:

TBD

 

9.     Length:  Full day (can do a half day if requested)

 

10.  Related Workshops and Conferences:

This is a new workshop, but it is viewed as a partial continuation of the topics and discussions of the 2014 Ontology Summit which was held between Jan – April 2014 with a face to face symposium in April 2014. For full details please see:  http://ontolog.cim3.net/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?OntologySummit2014.  We also anticipate this will be a continuing annual workshop.

 

Note also that we will apply for support from the IAOA Executive Council, and thereby might provide some assistance with travel/lodging costs to the invited speaker.

 

 

 

 

 


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